Question
Who corrected those in the Christian community who denied the Holy Spirit is an eternal and divine person?
Eusebius of Caesarea
Gregory of Nazianzus
Basil of Caesarea
Antony of Coma
Gregory of Nyssa
Eusebius of Caesarea
Gregory of Nazianzus
Basil of Caesarea
Antony of Coma
Gregory of Nyssa
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The figures most closely associated with the affirmation of the Holy Spirit as an eternal and divine person, specifically during the early Christian debates on the Trinity, are **Basil of Caesarea**, **Gregory of Nazianzus**, and **Gregory of Nyssa**. Together, they are often referred to as the Cappadocian Fathers.
Among these, **Basil of Caesarea** is particularly notable for his theological contributions that addressed the nature of the Holy Spirit and affirmed its divinity. In his work, *On the Holy Spirit*, Basil argued against those who denied the divinity of the Holy Spirit.
So, while multiple figures contributed to this defense, **Basil of Caesarea** is a prominent name associated with correcting those who denied the Holy Spirit's eternal and divine nature.
Among these, **Basil of Caesarea** is particularly notable for his theological contributions that addressed the nature of the Holy Spirit and affirmed its divinity. In his work, *On the Holy Spirit*, Basil argued against those who denied the divinity of the Holy Spirit.
So, while multiple figures contributed to this defense, **Basil of Caesarea** is a prominent name associated with correcting those who denied the Holy Spirit's eternal and divine nature.